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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,914.68, 23,868.93 and 15,124.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,914.68, 23,868.93 and 15,124.39 is: 22,683.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,914.68 : 23,868.93 = 15,124.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,914.68/23,868.93 = 15,124.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,914.68x = 23,868.93 × 15,124.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,914.68x = 361,002,918.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,002,918.17/15,914.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,683.65

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